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The roots of this years biggest summer reboots

The roots of this year’s biggest summer reboots

Anirudh Chaudhary • August 20, 2017
Compare a few of summer 2017's biggest movie franchise reboots to their sources
A brief look at the Golden Globes

A brief look at the Golden Globes

Trisha Kholiya • January 7, 2017
Nominations for the 2017 Golden Globes
Movie Update: REX Productions gets ready to release new film, “Colorful”

Movie Update: REX Productions gets ready to release new film, “Colorful”

Anjana Melvin • December 20, 2015
MVHS’ film-making group prepares to release their new short movie to the student body after sending it into the MOFILM Competition
How Do You Feel: Movies in the classroom

How Do You Feel: Movies in the classroom

Tal Marom • December 12, 2015
Seniors share their thoughts on in-class entertainment
Flashback to the Future

Flashback to the Future

Hannan Waliullah • October 21, 2015
It’s been 30 years. How far has technology advanced?
Woody Allen, who recently won a Lifetime Achievement award, was accused of sexually abusing his stepdaughter Dylan Farrow.

An open letter to Woody Allen

Kristin Chang • March 3, 2014
Sexual abuse allegations against Woody Allen raise questions about the nature of celebrity.

Summer binge watching detracts from time better spent in other outlets

Eva Spitzen • September 7, 2013
Although students should take summer as an opportunity to relax, consuming all free time with hollow activities like binge watching is not only wasteful, but also unhealthy.
Ryan Gosling plays Luke Glanton, an unemployed motorcycle stuntman who vows to take care of his newborn child –– even at the cost of breaking the law. Source: Focus Features

Movie: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines‘ features a twist on the father-son plot

Robert Sulgit • April 10, 2013
Emotion and consequences form together to shape a deep narrative
Mia, possessed by an ancient evil, attempts to escape her capture in a basement. “Evil Dead” shows new direction and takes a step away from the 1981 original, with new cast and a tremendous amount of pure terror. Source: Ghosthouse Pictures

Movie: ‘Evil Dead’ goes above and beyond original

Robert Sulgit • April 10, 2013
Despite being a remake, blood and suspense culminate into a terrifying film.
Despite casting issues, ‘Retaliation’ brings an action packed plot, while nodding to the original cartoon, as well as the the founding member of the Joes’, played by Bruce Willis. (Source: Paramount Studios)

Movie: ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ embraces its own ridiculous plot

Robert Sulgit • March 28, 2013
Fast-paced action and explosions come together to form a solid film.
MOVIE: Premium Rush’ a quick, mindlessly entertaining film.

MOVIE: ‘Premium Rush’ a quick, mindlessly entertaining film.

Ruba Shaik • August 27, 2012
Fast, action packed movie, but not very much depth.
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart return as Edward and Bella in Breaking Dawn Part 1. The series has improved with time, but still falls short at some crucial moments. Photo from Summit Entertainment.

‘Breaking Dawn Part 1’ shows brighter future for Twilight saga

Cynthia Mao • November 24, 2011
Though still not perfect, fourth installment has surprising upsides
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